Hugo Woolley’s ‘Girl on a Golden Pillow’ skilfully transports readers back to the tumultuous era between 1925 and 1939, immersing them in the earliest days of Nazi Germany. With a concise yet exciting storyline packed into its 250 pages, this wartime novel weaves a tapestry of suspense, action, and vivid descriptions which work together to keep readers engaged.

Have you written a thriller novel that you’re dying to show the world? If so, then The Book Network is proud to announce an unmissable opportunity for you. This year, the prolific publisher, Aethon Books, expanded their catalogue of incredible and original fiction by launching an imprint specifically for thriller novels, and now they are calling out for fresh talent to submit stories and join their ever-growing team of writers.

The word “conflict” would likely cross one’s mind when thinking of the Middle East. We cannot blame one for having such a negative thought due to the region’s theatres of conflict that so far have not shown any signs of stopping yet.

Sally Sapling is the story of a little copper beech tree, Sally. It follows her through her life, starting from a sapling all the way through to a wisely aged, one-hundred-year-old tree. The book takes the reader on a walk through history in Sally’s shoes (or, roots?!), showing us everything that she witnesses in her impressive life-span.

With inequality being one of the biggest issues to affect human society since its beginnings, it’s always refreshing to have some intelligent and thought-provoking commentary on the subject, particularly when the majority of political discussion on a chosen topic is riddled with bigotry, misinformation and excessive crassness.

Sue Davies is a former broadcast journalist who worked for News and Current Affairs at the BBC, and this experience would prove valuable for her current career as a writer. During one particular expedition to Tunisia, Sue stood on a hillside and looked over the Bay of Tunis.

Rebecca Jane is a Yorkshire-based relationship therapist who has had extensive experience in helping women through problems in their relationships and marriages. As stated on her website, her method of counselling is based on support, empathy, and non-judgment, as well as recognising that each woman and their situation is different.

In an ever-evolving landscape of social media platforms, TikTok has emerged as a dynamic and influential space that can offer authors a golden opportunity to thrust their books into the spotlight.

There are lots of ways to promote your book, and they shouldn’t cost the earth. After all, your ultimate goal is to sell rather than spend. The Book Network is therefore proud to present the definitive guide on how you can promote your book for free!

So, you’ve written and self-published a book. Now you need to generate sales and get it out to readers. Some people hire a professional from the book marketing world to create the copy for their book description. However, by following this short guide, there is no reason why you can’t do it for yourself and see sales figures to be proud of.

Crime is a genre of storytelling that will never lose its popularity. While readers are still excited to get their dose of all things crime in the world of literature, it’s good to be aware of the tantalizingly high abundance of independent publishers championing new titles and keeping the genre fresh and interesting. The deeper you dig, the more you will find. 

Philip Tyler is a writer, famer, photographer and conservationist, currently living in the Yorkshire Dales. It’s here that he has created lakes and woodland in order to cultivate a multitude of wildlife. The picturesque tranquillity of his stud farm home, where he also breeds horses, sheep and ponies may well be the inspiration for his written work. Alongside his real-life farming pursuits, passion for nurturing nature, and talent for taking pictures, Philip has written a trilogy of novels, titled Landscapes of Love. These books depict the aesthetic natural beauty of Planet Earth, and combine it with some of the potent human feelings found within it.

Published under World Scientific Education, the Marky Polo’s Travels series is a wonderful way for youngsters to explore Asia in a fun, bright, educational and highly interactive fashion. In previous volumes of Marky Polo's Travels, the books' creators, Emily Lim-Leh and Nicholas Liem, have taken their adorable main character on trips to Tokyo and Beijing.

Martin Berry is a children’s author who has already made a name for himself, having won the LoveReading4Kids’ - ‘Indie Books We Love’ award for two of his novels. His stories combine science fiction, fantasy, lashings of drama, and no end of adventure, ensuring that readers young and old stay fully glued until the final page. With his catalogue of books continuing to expand, youngsters looking for some literary excitement are encouraged to check out his work A.S.A.P.